The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which
only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they …

The cosmopolitan fungal genus Alternaria consists of multiple saprophytic and pathogenic
species. Based on phylogenetic and morphological studies, the genus is currently divided …

Early blight, caused by Alternaria solani, along with brown spot, caused by A. alternata, have
the potential to reduce quality and yield in potato production globally. Prior to this study, the …

Biocontrol fungi are widely used to promote plant growth and pest control. Four fungi were
isolated from Cremastra appendiculata tubers and screened for plant growth-promoting and …

Plant diseases caused by fungal pathogens represent main threats to the yield and quality of
agricultural products, and Alternaria longipes is one of the most important pathogens in …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is an important oil seed crop of Asia. Yields can be negatively
impacted by various factors, including disease, particularly those caused by fungi which …

Potato is among the most important food crops round the world. Potato yield and quality is
constrained by a myriad of insect pests and pathogens. Beyond doubt, the late blight of …

Species of Alternaria are serious plant pathogens, causing major losses on a wide range of
crops. Leaf blight symptoms were observed on tomato leaves, and samples were collected …

A bacterium, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens W0101, isolated from the Arctic Ocean, showed
potent antifungal activity against several plant pathogenic fungi. An antifungal peptide W1 …

Tea (Camellia sinensis [L.] O. Kuntze) has been widely planted in Guizhou Province in
recent years, and the cultivation area in the region ranks first among all the provinces or …